Antibody Screening and Identification
Q: A 'false-negative' antibody screen can occur if:
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The coagulase test detects coagulase enzyme produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Coagulase converts fibrinogen to fibrin, causing plasma to clot. The slide test detects bound coagulase (clumping factor), while the tube test detects free coagulase.
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